Rocket Farms & Nurserymen's Exchange To Operate As Rocket Farms

October 17, 2012 Rocket Farms

Rocket Farms, a pioneer in the indoor floral industry, today announced its sister company, Nurserymen’s Exchange, will officially operate under the Rocket Farms brand. Rocket Farms’ parent company, Monterey Peninsula Horticulture, has spent the last 12 months integrating the operations of both companies after acquiring Nurserymen’s Exchange last August through a subsidiary.

In Cyprus, New Cheese Edict Gets The Goat Of Dairy Farmers

A battle is raging on this Mediterranean island, where civilizations have clashed for centuries. Roman, Ottoman and British forces have occupied it, and Turkey still controls almost half the country. This time, the turf war is over cheese.

Pastoral Celebrates American Cheese Month In October

Together with the American Cheese Society (ACS), Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine celebrates American Cheese Month in October, the second annual national celebration of American artisan cheese and the farmers, cheesemakers, purveyors and chefs who bring American artisan cheese to the table. Throughout the month of October, Pastoral will collaborate with the American Cheese Society (ACS), plus farmers, cheesemakers, purveyors and chefs throughout the region to host a variety of special events, free tastings, fundraisers and exclusive offers that celebrate the quality and craftsmanship of American cheese.

Publix Seeks To Compete With Quick-Service Restaurants

Anyone who has stood in line for lunch meat at a supermarket knows the waits can be long. Publix is hoping to change that with a new marketing approach that puts them directly in competition with quick-service restaurants.

Eggland's Best Awarded 'Best Egg' On Annual List Of 125 Best Foods For Men

October 17, 2012 Eggland's Best Eggs

Men's Health magazine has released their annual list of "125 Best Foods for Men," and awarded Eggland's Best (EB) as the "best egg" in the dairy and deli category. After tasting, testing and analyzing over 1,000 supermarket products and awarding points to products that contain the fewest calories and deliver the most protein and fiber, Men's Health magazine selected Eggland's Best, citing their superior nutrition, taste and "rich, buttery yolks".